Judge Juan Merchan denied President-elect Trump’s motion to delay his January 10th sentencing on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, rejecting arguments regarding presidential immunity appeals. The judge deemed Trump’s arguments repetitive and noted the current schedule resulted from Trump’s previous requests for adjournments. Prosecutors argued that sentencing before the inauguration avoids potential conflicts and would be brief. The judge previously indicated an unconditional discharge is likely, meaning Trump would remain a convicted felon but face no additional penalties.
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Trump must be sentenced in his hush money criminal case on January 10th, a judge has ruled. This decision, handed down just days before his planned inauguration as president, leaves little room for maneuvering and sets the stage for a potentially unprecedented legal and political showdown. The judge’s refusal to dismiss the case, despite Trump’s arguments about the impact on his ability to govern, underscores the seriousness of the conviction and the court’s determination to proceed with sentencing.
Trump’s legal team had made repeated attempts to delay or even dismiss the case entirely. Their arguments, which included pleas to postpone the sentencing until after his potential 2029 departure from the White House, highlighted the extraordinary challenges presented by sentencing a sitting president.… Continue reading
President-elect Trump will be sentenced on January 10th for his “hush money” conviction, a case stemming from a $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Justice Merchan’s decision rejects Trump’s claims of presidential immunity and dismissal arguments, despite the unprecedented nature of sentencing a president-elect. Although facing a potential four-year sentence, no jail time is anticipated by the court, and a virtual appearance is possible. The judge’s ruling also criticized Trump’s legal team’s rhetoric as potentially undermining the judiciary.
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